Dryads

the Dryads were made by Yfree as spies, and as an effort to preserve elven blood in the world. he took Elven blood, and merged it with the essence of slimes. they are bonded to all plantlife, and can live inside of them as humans live in houses.

Basic Information

Anatomy

slender, lithe. pointed ears, 4 limbs, denser muscles.

Genetics and Reproduction

sexual, and Asexual. asexual being simply infusing a seed of some plant with their own essence.

Growth Rate & Stages

they grow like any other race, whether from seed or from... 'seed'. however they age very slowly.

Ecology and Habitats

if there's plants, there are likely dryads.

Dietary Needs and Habits

when in their plant homes, they don't need to eat at all. outside of their trees, they can absorb nutrients from water, or other fluids (yes including the sex ones).

Biological Cycle

they sense time just like humans, though they don't have specific numbers for the time. in winter, they hibernate in their trees, except for those in evergreens or other plants that thrive in cold weather, who just go about as normal.

Additional Information

Social Structure

they have no real society exclusive to their kind. they all live on their own, maybe with a mate.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

anywhere there is plantlife

Average Intelligence

human.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

when in their trees, or any other plant, they can sense vibrations in the earth. they are also very capable of elemental magics (mainly earth and water).

Symbiotic and Parasitic organisms

whatever works with their repective plant

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

usually named after their plants. but some take on similar names from other races.

Major Organizations

none. they just live on their own, sometimes banding together in times of strife.

Courtship Ideals

when two dryads come together, the limbs and roots of their plants often entangle and coil around eachother.

Average Technological Level

mostly in the stone age.

Major Language Groups and Dialects

common Chloral. (derived from elven).

Common Etiquette Rules

same as any human.

Common Dress Code

just cover genitals.

Culture and Cultural Heritage

the Dryads come from elven blood. but little is known about elven culture because of their supposed extinction. though they worship Yfree as their creator.

Common Taboos

same as humans.

History

the Dryads were made to spy in order to see the precursors machines. and noone suspects a bush to be a spy. they would then relay the information to other creatures or races who would attack.

Common Myths and Legends

the usual belief of precursors being demons

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

they're chill with everyone.

Origin/Ancestry

Elven, plant.

Lifespan

immortal?

Average Height

Males- 6'0-6'4 Females- 5'9-6'2

Average Weight

140-180 lbs.

Average Physique

lithe, slender

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

depending on their plant, they have certain tints to their hair and skin. many also choose to have various tattoos of plantlife on their bodies.